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National Purple Heart Day, August 7

National Purple Heart Day, August 7

By Becky Bechtel, NFRW Armed Services Committee

Purple Heart Day is observed each year on August 7th as a time for remembering those brave members of our United States military who were wounded on the battlefield or died. The Purple Heart Medal is the oldest medal awarded in the United States Military.

Sunday, August 7, 2022/Author: Cecilia Tyler/Number of views (164)/Comments (0)/
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Happy 231st Birthday to the U.S. Coast Guard

Happy 231st Birthday to the U.S. Coast Guard

From the NFRW Armed Services Committee

The Coast Guard is unique among our military services. During peace time, it belongs to the Department of Homeland Security but can be transferred to the Department off Defense by the President when operations require their service. Daily, the Coast Guard patrols our coasts for drug smugglers, human trafficking, and both domestic and international terrorism.

Thursday, August 4, 2022/Author: Cecilia Tyler/Number of views (158)/Comments (0)/
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Korean War Veterans Armistice Day – July 27

Korean War Veterans Armistice Day – July 27

By Becky Bechtel, NFRW Armed Services Committee

July 27 is the day set aside to remind all Americans of those who served and died in the Korean War, often called the Forgotten War.

Wednesday, July 27, 2022/Author: Cecilia Tyler/Number of views (1108)/Comments (0)/
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The Declaration of Independence Has No Expiration Date

The Declaration of Independence Has No Expiration Date

By Rebekah Bibb, NFRW Armed Services Committee

Nearly two and a half centuries after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the truths it articulates are as relevant as ever. They are universal and eternal, and thus do not expire.

Friday, July 1, 2022/Author: Cecilia Tyler/Number of views (628)/Comments (0)/
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National PTSD Awareness Day is June 27

National PTSD Awareness Day is June 27

By CAPT(ret) Mary Smart, NFRW Armed Services Committee

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has existed for millennia but has only been acknowledged medically as a disease in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM) since 1980. PTSD has been known by many names:  railway spine, shell shock, and combat fatigue. However, this disorder can be the result of a myriad of traumatic events such as a natural disaster, near-fatal accident, terrorist insurrection and war, sexual violence, or serious threats to a person or their family.  

Monday, June 27, 2022/Author: Cecilia Tyler/Number of views (222)/Comments (0)/
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